The Country Year Book, Thomas Miller

£80.00

The Country Year Book, Thomas Miller

Name: The Country Year Book, Thomas Miller
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5865
Price: 80.00 GBP
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Publication: London, Henry G. Bohn, [c. 1850]

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Good. The original green publisher’s cloth binding remains sound but exhibits moderate shelf-wear, notably bumping to the corners alongside chipping and pulling to the head and tail of the spine. The rear board shows minor bubbling and light marking to the cloth, but the blind-stamped foliate borders remain deeply impressed and distinct. Crucially, the central gilt vignette of the cricketer on the front board is exceptionally bright and unoxidised. The text block is largely tight and square, with hinges remaining relatively secure despite minor joint wear. Internally, the pages and woodcuts present with scattered foxing and marginal browning typical of mid-Victorian paper stock, though the eight full-page colour plates remain vivid, clean, and beautifully preserved.

Catalogue Note: Published by Henry G. Bohn circa 1850, this charming mid-century edition is notable for its array of 140 wood-engraved illustrations by Henry Vizetelly and others, supplemented by eight vibrant, full-page colour plates depicting quintessential rural scenes such as 'Sheepwashing'.

Of particular interest to collectors is the publisher's original cloth binding, which features a striking gilt vignette of a batsman at the wicket. This distinct sporting motif crosses collecting boundaries, making it highly desirable not only to enthusiasts of nineteenth-century natural history but also to cricket collectors. Copies retaining this specific binding variant, complete with all eight colour plates in good order, are increasingly scarce on the open market.

Thomas Miller’s The Country Year Book offers a deeply evocative, seasonal journey through the landscapes and traditions of nineteenth-century rural England. Blending romantic prose, natural history, and keen observations of rustic amusements, the book celebrates everything from the songs of native birds to traditional agricultural life. Richly illustrated throughout, it serves as a beautiful and nostalgic window into the Victorian countryside.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Thomas Miller

Book Publisher: Henry G. Bohn

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Natural History

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Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1850

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Henry Vizetelly

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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